Miss Jaye hasn't been living her best life. So what's a sassy, snarky, been there done that drag diva supposed to do? Turn to the Self Help aisle, of course! In this new 17 episode limited series, Miss Jaye has gathered a collection of 14 books (her "Squad") to help her fast track some positive change and personal growth! This first episode presents the layout of the project and introduces you to the books that will be a part of the journey.

Part One: Please Excuse Our Mess During ConstructionWhat is "The Renovation" anyway? Miss Jaye explains the project and a little bit about how it came about. She's ready for a change...as long as she doesn't have to work too hard!

Part Two: What's Your Deal?What is Miss Jaye's deal with Self Help books? She talks a little bit about her history with the genre and explores her skepticism, as well as why she's willing to set that aside and give this project a shot.

Part Three: But...Why Though?If she's not a fan, why put all of this effort into reading 14 different self-help books? Miss Jaye gives us a little insight into why this project makes sense for her, and begins to explore the vulnerability necessary for the project to work.

Part Four: Introducing The Squad!Miss Jaye gives you a full list of all 14 books that are set to be a part of the project. This gives you a chance to look them up and see what's coming down the line...anyone wanna start a book club?!

Part Five: #SquadGoalsSo what's the point? Miss Jaye talks about what she hopes to get out of this experiment...and what she hopes you the listener gets out of this as well! Through storytelling, we all can come closer together and foster connection.

Please note: segments of this podcast were recorded on different computers, using different equipment, sometimes weeks or even months apart. Miss Jaye has been percolating this intro episode for a while, and it shows in some minor audio inconsistencies in this episode only. While it shouldn't impact your ability to listen and enjoy the episode, we wanted you to be prepared for some of the audio segments to be quieter than others. Ahh, technology!

While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you.